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How illegal gold mining is fuelling a chocolate shortage
Ghanaian farmers are ditching cocoa to dig for bullion and driving up global pricesFinancial Times - 1d -
Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge’s Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Chile reels after worst blackout in 15 years hits copper mines
Government imposes curfew after more than 90% of country loses power in transmission failureFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
A look at a Ukraine titanium mine with Trump and Zelenskyy set to sign minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be at the White House to sign a deal that will give the United States access to Ukraine's minerals in exchange for continuing U.S. aid. Imtiaz Tyab got ...CBS News - 6d -
Inside Ukraine's titanium mines as Trump seeks U.S. stake in mineral wealth
Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. ...CBS News - 5d -
JP Morgan’s ‘sustainable’ funds invested £200m in mining giant Glencore
Backing of Glencore angers campaigners who have highlighted firm’s environmental breaches in South Africa. One of the world’s biggest banks, JP Morgan, has promoted environmental and “sustainable” ...The Guardian - 4d -
Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen
The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.The New York Times - 2d -
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 this March?
The price of gold is teetering near the $3,000 mark. Here's how it could break that record this March.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
How is the price of gold determined by sellers?
The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Should you invest in gold this March?
This March could be a good time for prospective gold investors to take action. Here are three reasons why.CBS News - 2d -
Skier chases Special Olympics gold
As the Special Olympics Winter World Games begin in Torino, Italy, CBS News Minnesota's Marielle Mohs shares the story of a skier who proves it's never too late to follow your dreams.CBS News - 21h -
Myanmar villagers reveal 'desperate' illegal kidney sales
Two Burmese men tell the BBC they used forged documents and middlemen to undergo surgery in India.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Sharp drop in illegal crossings at U.S. southern border
Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Illegal border crossings plunge to lowest level in decades
Illegal border crossings have sunk to the lowest level in at least 25 years. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what's behind the drop.CBS News - 2d -
Trump vows to deport students over 'illegal protests'
The move comes less than a year after massive Gaza war protests swept across US college campuses.BBC News - 1d -
What's behind steep drop in illegal border crossings
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a day trip to the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to highlight the Trump ...CBS News - 11h -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
What's the gold price outlook for the rest of 2025?
Experts say there are indicators that gold's strong performance will continue, though fluctuations are possible.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
What to do before gold's price hits $3,000
Gold's price is set to break the $3,000 point for the first time. Here's what investors should do before then.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Trump announces US ‘gold card’ visa scheme
Wealthy foreigners will be able buy ‘route to citizenship’ for $5mn, president saysFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Inside the gold bar grifting scheme that's defrauding Americans
Victims of gold bar scams reported losses of $126 million in 2024.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump proposes selling 'gold card' path to citizenship
President Trump proposed selling a "gold card" path to U.S. citizenship that would cost $5 million. The president told reporters he believed it would help "wealthy" and "successful" people enter ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78
He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'
Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Gold £4.8m toilet theft accused 'searched for news'
Three men are standing trial over the theft of the gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.BBC News - 6d -
How will Trump's proposed "gold card" for immigration work?
President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Tuesday a new "gold card" that would allow wealthy immigrants to buy a path to citizenship for $5 million and replace the current ...CBS News - 6d -
3 signs it's not too late to invest in gold
Think it's too late to invest in gold? Here's why it could still be worth investing in now.CBS News - 15h -
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Crypto Trader OKX Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal U.S. Operation
Federal prosecutors said OKX, based in Seychelles, violated anti-money laundering laws for years. The company agreed to pay more than $500 million in fines and penalties.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Border officials credit drop in illegal migrant crossings to Trump administration
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is crediting the Trump administration's immigration policies for the drop it's seeing in border apprehensions. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
DHS rolls out registry, fingerprinting for migrants in US illegally
The Trump administration is pushing migrants to be fingerprinted for a new registry of people illegally in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced late Tuesday. The ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally
Everyone who is in the U.S. illegally must register, give fingerprints and provide an address, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Sky calls on Amazon to crack down on illegal streaming of football
Broadcaster accuses company of failing to do enough to tackle piracy, often involving its Fire Stick TV devicesFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
DHS registry for migrants in US illegally raises alarm from immigration advocates
The Department of Homeland Security announced a compulsory registry for migrants in the country illegally and threatened jail time for those who fail to register.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal
A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.The New York Times - 6d -
Judge rules mass firings of federal probationary employees likely illegal
He ordered the Office of Personnel Management to tell certain federal agencies it couldn't order the firings of probationary employees, including at the Defense Department.CBS News - 6d
